MHG62476 - Shieling hut - S of Allt Lagan-a-bhainne

Summary

Shieling hut to the south of Allt Lagan-a-bhainne.

Type and Period (1)

  • SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Shieling hut to the south of Allt Lagan-a-bhainne.

The feature was recorded in 2013 during a walkover survey by Headland Archaeology in advance of the proposed Culachy Windfarm. Shieling hut located on a low mound above and to the S of Allt Lagan-a-bhainne, and adjacent to (and NE of) an unnamed burn. Sub-oval structure, 4 x 2m inside a turf-covered bank. A second, similar structure (HA08 - see MHG62477) lies to the SE. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NN 3821 9994 (10m by 10m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NN39NE
Civil Parish BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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